12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of gradable word?
Any words
What is the difference between scale words and limit words?
Scale words indicate a relative position on a scale, while limit words indicate the end-point of a scale
Which of the following is NOT a word that sometimes suggests a positive or 'good' meaning?
utterly
What are any-words and why are they often used in conditional clauses?
Any-words imply uncertainty and are often used in conditional clauses. For example, 'If you ever have any problems, let me know.'
Gradable words can be either scale words or limit words.
True
'Quite impossible' is an example of a scale word.
False
Antonymy refers to nonbinary concepts such as big-small and good-bad.
True
New, full, and empty can be used as both scale words and limit words.
True
Which of the following is an example of complementarity?
wide-narrow
Which of the following is an example of converseness?
buy-sell
A scale word is always paired with one specific limit word.
False
Which of the following is an example of nonbinary antonymy?
good-bad
Study Notes
Gradable Words
- Gradable words can be categorized into two types: scale words and limit words.
- Scale words and limit words are not mutually exclusive, as some words (e.g. new, full, and empty) can function as both.
Scale Words
- 'Quite impossible' is an example of a scale word.
- Scale words are not always paired with one specific limit word.
Limit Words
- Limit words are a type of gradable word.
Antonymy
- Antonymy refers to nonbinary concepts such as big-small and good-bad.
- Nonbinary antonymy is exemplified by concepts like big-small and good-bad.
Complementarity and Converseness
- Complementarity and converseness are types of antonymy, but their examples are not provided in the text.
Any-Words
- Any-words are often used in conditional clauses.
Note
- There are words that sometimes suggest a positive or 'good' meaning, but the specific examples are not provided in the text.
Test your knowledge on conditional clauses and gradable words with this quiz! Learn how to properly use any-words in uncertain situations and distinguish between scale and limit words when describing degrees of comparison.
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